Frequently Asked Questions
Ask Dr. Diehl:
* How do I choose the right surgeon that I can trust?
* How does Dr. Diehl ensure the safety of his patients?
* Does Dr. Gregory Diehl offer complimentary consultations?
* Does Dr. Gregory Diehl offer financing?
* Is Anesthesia performed by a Board Certified M.D. Anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist at Dr. Gregory Diehl's Surgical Center?
* When to choose a Plastic surgeon vs. a Dermatologist?
* What is the difference between a Cosmetic surgeon and a Plastic surgeon?
* “Board Certified in Plastic Surgery”. “Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery”. What is the difference?
* Choosing the Best Plastic Surgeon
How do I choose the right surgeon that I can trust?
The first and most important step in selecting a surgeon you can trust is to make sure is that he is a member of American Board of Plastic Surgeons.
By choosing an ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgeons) member surgeon, it ensures that you have selected a physician who:
* Has completed at least five years of surgical training with a minimum of two years in plastic surgery.
* Is experienced in all plastic surgery procedures, including breast, body, face and reconstruction.
* Operates only in accredited medical facilities.
* Adheres to a strict code of ethics.
* Fulfills continuing medical education requirements, including standards in patient safety.
* Is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Look for the ASPS Member Surgeon logo.
Dr. Gregory Diehl has met all of the above criteria.
Secondly, choose the surgeon who is a good listener. By doing so you are ensuring that he understands your needs and will be able to fulfill your goals. He should take the time to inform you of the options that are available, as well as make sure that you understand them. Lastly, review the Dr.'s before and after pictures. This will help you visualize yourself whether you like his results.
How does Dr. Diehl ensure the safety of his patients?
Dr. Diehl looks after your safety from the very start of the surgical process. A thorough medical history is reviewed to determine that you are in optimal health. Preoperative testing is then performed prior to surgery. Once surgery is scheduled, patients are seen again for a pre-operative visit. This is an important step so that you may review the surgical plan with Dr. Diehl, and your questions are thoroughly answered. Before and after surgical instructions are also reviewed with you. Dr. Diehl takes all measures to provide you with only the best care. The surgical facility is certified annually by the AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.). During surgery you will be cared for by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist. Dr. Diehl is a very hands-on doctor. He takes pride in his attention to all details of your care. He does not operate with a co-surgeon and does not employ a physician's assistant to perform any part of his surgery.
Does Dr. Gregory Diehl offer Complimentary Consultations?
Yes, your first cosmetic consultation is complimentary at his office located in Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County, Long Island. Your consultation will be approximately 20-30 minutes, and it will not be rushed. Dr. Diehl will discuss the surgery in detail and answer your questions. You will also review Dr. Diehl's before and after photos of the surgeries that he has performed. By the end of your consultation you will have a clear idea if the surgery is right for you and be able to make the right decision for yourself. Once the decision is made to have the surgery, Dr. Diehl's staff will help you coordinate the scheduling for your upcoming surgery.
Does Dr. Gregory Diehl offer financing?
Yes, for your convenience we accept all major credit cards, and Care Credit financing has been quite successful in helping my patients achieving their goals. With low monthly payments even major surgeries are now affordable, and the best part is that you don't have to wait to have your surgery. You can log on to Care Credit to see sample monthly payment plans.
Is anesthesia performed by a Board Certified M.D. Anesthesiologist or a nurse anesthetist at Dr. Gregory Diehl's Surgical Center?
Yes, in my office, located in Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County, Long Island, anesthesia is always provided by the best skilled and experienced Board Certified M.D. Anesthesiologists for all of my patients.
When to choose a plastic surgeon vs. a dermatologist?
Dermatologists specialize in skin, but the plastic surgeon has other important roles of the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the skin. The skills of a plastic surgeon are especially needed when large areas of the skin must be removed and repaired, especially when these areas are in highly visible areas such as the face. Plastic surgeons also perform non-surgical procedures that can help you look younger by treating the face with chemical peels, skin resurfacing, Botox, facial fillers such as Radiesse, Juvederm and Restylane.
What is the difference between a Cosmetic surgeon and a Plastic surgeon?
“Board Certified in Plastic Surgery”. “Board Certified in Cosmetic Surgery”. What is the difference?
Board Certification is very important when choosing your plastic surgeon. Dr. Diehl is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). However, the term “Board Certification” is confusing, and not all board certifications are the same.Cosmetic surgery has become so popular that many non-plastic surgeons are performing cosmetic surgery, such as obstetricians, dermatologists, general surgeons and dentists with maxillofacial backgrounds. To be able to be considered “Board Certified”, these physicians created the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) in 1982. This board certification has less training requirements than the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.
Plastic surgeons are boarded by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). This means that they have undergone the most extensive training and have proven themselves after two additional years in practice by taking a comprehensive written and oral examination. The ABPS was established in 1931 and has the largest membership of over 7,000. The American Board of Plastic Surgeons requires at least two years of plastic surgical training after general surgery training, or three years of plastic surgical training after ENT training. Then there are two additional years of practice which is analyzed for proof of ongoing expertise in plastic surgery.
Cosmetic surgeons (who are not plastic surgeons) are NOT recognized by the ABMS, and do not have the same training requirements.. If a surgeon uses the term "cosmetic surgeon" or "aesthetic surgeon", they are likely not a plastic surgeon. The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery requires only one year of cosmetic fellowship. It requires no prerequisite training in plastic surgery. This fellowship is undertaken without the benefit of the two to three years of plastic surgical training. Dermatologists, General Surgeons, Obstetricians, Ophthalmologists, ENT, and Dentists with maxillofacial training may be boarded in cosmetic surgery within one year of their training. There is also a provision for this board certification without the cosmetic fellowship at all, if the surgeon submits enough cosmetic surgical cases to pass the exams.
To verify a physician's board status, contact the American Board of Plastic Surgery at (215) 587-9322. You may also contact the American Board of Medical Specialties at (800) 776-2378 or www.abms.com.
Dr.Gregory Diehl is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Plastic Surgery, located in Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. To make an appointment for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Gregory Diehl contact us at 631-476-7300.
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